Jay Rodriguez STALLING over new Saints contract as Liverpool, Man City and Spurs hover

JAY RODRIGUEZ reportedly wants to consider his options before deciding whether to commit his future to Southampton.

The Saints winger has only just returned to training after missing a year with a cruciate ligament injury.

And Southampton have reportedly already offered the player a new five-year deal to extend his stay at Saint Mary's.

However, the 25-year-old is aware of interest from Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham, according to Sky Sports.

And it is claimed that Rodriguez is in no rush to sign on the dotted line for the Saints as he waits to see if any offers materialise ahead of the summer.

City and Spurs are both said to want to overhaul their squad with English talent this summer, while Rodriguez could be tempted to join former teammates Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert and Dejan Lovren at Liverpool.

But the former Burnley man will first need to prove his fitness and make a return to first-team action before the end of the season.

Speaking last week Saints boss Ronald Koeman said: "It was nice to see Jay on the pitch involved with the rest of the players.

"I think that's the next step. It was important for Jay for his mind to see that his is close to the team.

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Jay Rodriguez has been offered a new deal at Southampton

"It was a hard time for Jay because it was a lot of fitness, a lot of gym and not a lot with the ball. When you're part of the group again that's a great feeling.

"It was a great feeling for Jay personally and for the coaches and the medical staff it was great to have Jay involved in the group.

"We expected Jay back sooner to the team but he needs time and now he is close to being back and that's a great feeling."